The Power Of Paper: A Leading Cannabis Rolling Paper Company’s Approach To Social Justice
In a philanthropic stride that underscores the evolving intersection between commerce and social justice, HBI International – the force behind the globally recognized RAW brand of rolling papers – has cemented its role in addressing one of the most contentious issues of our times: the repercussions of the War on Drugs. With a significant donation to the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to the release and rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated for cannabis offenses, RAW founder is not just rolling blunts but rolling out new hope for many.
At the heart of this initiative is a $100,000 contribution made by RAW in December 2023, aimed at bolstering the efforts of the Last Prisoner Project (LPP). The funds are split evenly to support two critical areas: re-entry programs for those recently released from incarceration on cannabis-related charges and broader initiatives designed to assist individuals convicted of non-violent, cannabis-related offenses. This strategic donation is part of RAW’s broader commitment to social justice, through which it has now surpassed $3 million in total donations to various causes.
The impact of RAW’s contribution has already begun to manifest, with real-life stories emerging from beneficiaries like Kyle Page, who spent six years behind bars for a non-violent cannabis offense, and Stephanie Shepard, who faced a decade in federal prison for her first non-violent cannabis offense. Today, Shepard is making strides as the …